The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (HDPE-reinforced waistbelt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | The North Face |
Name | Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 90L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 31 x 23 x 16 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 5.8 | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | ||
Color | Black | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 10, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | ||
Price | Under $225 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilating shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | HDPE-reinforced waistbelt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Two stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ventilated back panel | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Internal / External Frame | Aluminum external frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 16-22" adjustable torso length | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Hydration sleeve |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters. |
Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has a capacity of 90L (liters), weighs 5.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 31 x 23 x 16. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.
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